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Saibari's 71-second stunner fires Morocco past Scotland 1-0 to top Group C
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Standings
Full Squad
Goalkeepers
Defenders
2Nathan Kenneth PattersonDF
2Nicholas DevlinDF
2Aaron Buchanan HickeyDF
3Andrew Henry RobertsonDF
4Jack William HendryDF
5Dominic John HyamDF
5Ryan Thomas PorteousDF
5Grant HanleyDF
5John Francis SouttarDF
5Luke GrahamDF
6Liam James LindsayDF
13J. MacKenzieDF
22Max JohnstonDF
26Scott Fraser McKennaDF
32Greg John TaylorDF
56Anthony RalstonDF
63Kieran TierneyDF
Midfielders
Key Players
Top Players
History of the Scotland national team
Founding and Early Years
The Scotland national team is governed by the Scottish Football Association (SFA), founded in 1873 — the second-oldest football association in the world after England's, with whom they played the very first official international match in history in 1872.
Team Evolution
Despite nine World Cup appearances, Scotland have never advanced past the group stage, a historic paradox for one of football's founding nations, backed by one of the most passionate fan bases in Europe.
Great Managers
Steve Clarke now leads Scotland, in a rebuilding phase aimed at ending decades of World Cup frustration.
Iconic Players
Kenny Dalglish, Scotland's all-time top scorer, tied with Denis Law, remains a legend of the national game. Andrew Robertson, the current captain, now carries that legacy forward.
Major Achievements
Scotland have never advanced past the group stage of the World Cup in nine appearances. At the 2026 edition, they were eliminated in the group stage, despite a win over Haiti (1-0), followed by losses to Morocco (0-1) and Brazil (0-3).
The Team Today
Under Steve Clarke, Scotland rank among the historic nations of the European continent in the FIFA World Ranking.
Frequently asked questions
When is Scotland's next match?+
Scotland face Switzerland on 29 September 2026.
What is Scotland's current standing?+
Scotland are currently 2 in UEFA Nations League with 1 points.
Has Scotland ever advanced past the World Cup group stage?+
No, never, despite nine appearances.
Who is Scotland's captain?+
Andrew Robertson, the team's current captain.
How did Scotland's 2026 World Cup end?+
They were eliminated in the group stage.
Who is Scotland's current head coach?+
Steve Clarke.
When was the Scottish Football Association founded?+
The SFA was founded in 1873, the second-oldest in the world.